Comparison

Scriptigo Script Reader vs Script Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scriptigo Script Reader

Manage, share, and rehearse scripts for plays and screenplays. Import from various formats, customize reading, and track cues. Offers advanced writing, editing, and collaboration tools through optional upgrades.

Highlights
  • Script library management
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Batch script import
  • Writing and editing tools
  • SwipeStudy™ line memorization
  • Team script sharing
  • Revision and version tracking
Features
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Scriptigo is the perfect choice for writing, managing, sharing, and rehearsing your playscripts and screenplays. The free version of Scriptigo enables you to: • Manage your script library: have all your scripts in one place, easily accessible, and synced across your mobile devices • Customize your reading experience: Use standard script formatting or customize it • Batch import your scripts from email, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive and Google Docs. • Import scripts created with Final Draft, Microsoft Word, PDF, plain text and other file formats like Fountain (used by Highland & Slugline) Upgrade to Scriptigo Pro for a one-time introductory price of $4.99 for these features (optional): • Write and edit your scripts: automatic formatting allows you to just type • Power find & replace: make bulk changes to your scripts • Bookmarks: Save shortcuts to lines in your script for handy access • Notetaking: Make notes in your scripts to record your ideas and assign notes to a character/user, notes can also be shared or private, scribble your notes on PDFs • Track your cues: Add cues for light and sound to your script and call your show from the script • Print your scripts and share them as PDFs via email or any way you prefer • Create shot lists to prepare for your shooting schedule • Create scene outlines to manage your script structure and flow • Create scene outline reports to manage your script structure and flow • Turn on SwipeStudy™ to hide your character's lines while memorizing and then jog your memory by swiping a hidden line to temporarily see it Upgrade to Scriptigo Sharing for these features for a monthly subscription (optional): • Try out the free 30-day trial to Scriptigo Sharing! • Share scripts with your team: Scripts are in sync up to the minute with your entire production team • Revision tracking: Indicators show where the last edits were made in the script • Track script versions: Changes are tracked so you can roll back to previous versions if you make a mistake • Track line numbers: Lock your line numbers so they stay the same after editing them * Share notes: Share notes with other users and assign notes to a specific character/user * Script Doctor™: Automatically check your scripts for common problems and inconsistencies and fix them for you Sign up for a subscription to Scriptigo Sharing for $3/user per month (or the equivalent in your currency). The subscription is automatically renewed and charged on a monthly (30 day) basis. You can cancel it at any time up until the day before renewal and you can at any time turn off the auto renewal from your iTunes account. For more information and to review our Privacy Policy, visit: scriptigo.com/privacy-policy To view Apple's EULA, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Script Buddy

This app helps actors memorize lines and rehearse scenes efficiently. It reads scripts aloud, allows for custom character voices, and pauses for line delivery, making practice seamless. Supports various file formats and offers remote control options.

Highlights
  • Import and rehearse scripts instantly
  • Assign distinct voices to characters
  • Black-out or mute lines for active recall
  • Natural pausing for line delivery
  • Remote control with Apple Watch/AirPods
  • Supports multiple script file formats
  • Built-in script editor
Features
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Script Buddy: Actor Rehearsal Memorize. Audition. Off-Book. Go off-book with ease. Read, listen, and rehearse your scripts anywhere — at home or on the go. Turn line learning into a routine that actually fits your life. Rehearse while working out, walking, biking, commuting, or cooking. Script Buddy reads your script aloud and helps you stay in the scene. Assign distinct voices to each character, then black-out or mute your lines so you can actively recall them instead of reading. Script Buddy is your reliable scene partner: it pauses and waits until you deliver your line, then continues naturally — so rehearsal keeps flowing. Script Buddy: Go off-book faster. Get started in seconds: Open your script, highlight your role, and start rehearsing immediately. No audio recording of your lines required. Features: • Import a script and start rehearsing right away. • No audio recording of your lines required. • One-tap highlighting of your character’s lines. • Black-out or mute your lines for active recall and focused rehearsal. • Script Buddy pauses naturally until you say your line. • Cue phrases prompt your next line seamlessly. • Give each character a distinct voice. Adjust speed and pitch. • Mute or skip scene headings, stage directions, and character names. • Open Final Draft (.fdx), Highland, Fountain, Markdown, plain text, and PDF* files. • Scan script pages with your iPhone or iPad camera (iOS 18+). • Customize script fonts and sizes. • Use Dark Mode for rehearsal in low-light conditions. • Optimized two-column layout for iPad. • Write and edit scripts with the built-in Fountain Script Text Editor. Supported Script Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Turkish. Tip: For the best read-aloud experience, we recommend Apple’s high-fidelity voices. Download enhanced or premium voices in iPhone Settings > Accessibility > Read & Speak > Voices. *Note: Imports US-style formatted scripts only. Alternatively, copy your lines into Script Buddy’s Script Text Editor. Privacy: No signup required. Your scripts stay private and are readable only by you. Speech recognition runs locally on-device (iOS 26+). Audio recordings are never stored. Download Script Buddy for free today — and rehearse smarter.

Screenshots

Scriptigo Script Reader4 screens
Script Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Script Buddy at 88% against Scriptigo Script Reader's 14%. Script Buddy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Scriptigo Script Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriptigo Script Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Script Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Script Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Script Buddy has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Scriptigo Script Reader's written reviews are positive against 88% of Script Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scriptigo Script Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Script Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scriptigo Script Reader versus Script Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptigo Script ReaderScript Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayShakespeare.comKlaus Matzka

Customer experience

Scriptigo Script Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Script Buddy

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scriptigo Script Reader

Subscriptions9
  • Scriptigo Sharing (2 users)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (15 users)1 Month trial$44.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (20 users)1 Month trial$59.991 Month
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  • Scriptigo Sharing (25 users)1 Month trial$74.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (30 users)1 Month trial$89.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (35 users)1 Month trial$104.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (40 users)1 Month trial$119.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (45 users)1 Month trial$134.991 Month
  • Scriptigo Sharing (50 users)1 Month trial$149.991 Month
One-time1
  • Scriptigo Pro Upgrade$9.99
None

Script Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scriptigo Script Reader free?
Scriptigo Script Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Script Buddy free?
Script Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scriptigo Script Reader or Script Buddy?
Script Buddy is rated higher. Scriptigo Script Reader averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Script Buddy averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do Scriptigo Script Reader or Script Buddy have ads?
Neither Scriptigo Script Reader nor Script Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptigo Script Reader or Script Buddy?
Scriptigo Script Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and Script Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptigo Script Reader was updated on September 22, 2026 and Script Buddy on September 3, 2026.

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